What constitutes a small business in Georgia? You are independently owned and operated and have fewer than 300 employees, or you bring in less than $30 million in yearly gross receipts. Just like any company, small businesses are extremely diverse in their structure and design.

Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for a morning of networking and a conversation led by Allen Fox, Director of Small Business Outreach, about the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s approach to supporting small business.  



Allen Fox's Bio
Allen Fox is the inaugural Director of Small Business Outreach with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. In this capacity, he oversees the state’s outreach strategy relative to small business assistance and support. Since his appointment, Mr. Fox has worked with countless communities to coordinate small business support with the department. His “State of Small Business” initiative articulates every resource provided by the various divisions within GDEcD. He also works with venture capitalist and startup communities to make Georgia a welcoming environment for entrepreneurs. Mr. Fox joined GDEcD as the Director of Creative Industry Partnerships working with Georgia’s thriving music, film and digital entertainment industries. 

Prior to his work with GDEcD, Mr. Fox was a senior consultant in the private sector, specializing in corporate solutions for many Fortune 500 companies, including IHG and UPS. He also worked in public affairs, leading corporate coalitions devoted to pro-business legislation and initiatives. A member of Governor Brian Kemp’s Transition Committee, Mr. Fox has also worked with various elected officials at the state and federal level. 

Mr. Fox’s academic credentials include a Master in Science from Georgia Tech and Bachelor of Arts degree in political science from Furman University. He is a proud native of Gainesville, Georgia and resides in Atlanta. He is a member of the Georgia Economic Developers Association and the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.